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Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has partnered with CNN to drive awareness and education around key sustainability issues and to inspire positive action. CNN — A melting glacier draped in the tattered remains of a thermal blanket, a ghostly abandoned mining town in Chile, and an ancient tree marked by floodwaters are among the winning images of the Earth Photo 2025 competition. The award — created in 2018 by Forestry England, the UK’s Royal Geographic Society and…
ChatGPT seems to have pushed some users toward delusional or conspiratorial thinking, or at least reinforced that kind of thinking, according to a recent feature in The New York Times. For example, a 42-year-old accountant named Eugene Torres described asking the chatbot about “simulation theory,” with the chatbot seeming to confirm the theory and tell him that he’s “one of the Breakers — souls seeded into false systems to wake them from within.” ChatGPT reportedly encouraged Torres to give up sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medication, increase his intake of ketamine, and cut off his family and friends, which he did.…
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Smith calls Minnesota shooting a ‘terrible and tragic example’ of political violence05:27Trump to leave G7 summit early due to Middle East tensions01:43Now PlayingTrump’s embrace of cryptocurrency encourages investors while others share concerns03:08UP NEXTTrump: Iran is ‘not winning this war’02:07Prosecutors say suspect targeted four Minnesota lawmakers during shooting spree03:59Kornacki: Americans say the economy matters more than immigration, hurting Trump’s approval03:17White House memo says ICE may pause immigration enforcement action at some workplaces05:35Trump, congressional leaders need to ‘unequivocally call out’ political violence, says Minnesota Rep06:20Trump administration may pause…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his new Amazon commercial, but there’s no fantasy when it comes to his real-life focus: getting his knee healthy in time for training camp.The Los Angeles Lakers superstar plans to return for his 23rd NBA season, which would make him the first player in league history to reach that milestone. But before he steps back on the court, James is prioritizing rest and recovery after he sustained a knee injury in the final game of the Lakers’ playoff run. James, 40, said his left knee is…
While Silicon Valley executives like those from Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI are grabbing headlines for trading their Brunello Cucinelli vests for Army Reserve uniforms, a quieter transformation has been underway in the U.S. Navy. How so? Well, the Navy’s chief technology officer, Justin Fanelli, says he has spent the last two and a half years cutting through the red tape and shrinking the protracted procurement cycles that once made working with the military a nightmare for startups. The efforts represent a less visible but potentially more meaningful remaking that aims to see the government move faster and be smarter about…
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.American hiker found after being lost for nine days in India’s Himalayan mountains02:43Smith calls Minnesota shooting a ‘terrible and tragic example’ of political violence05:27Now PlayingTrump to leave G7 summit early due to Middle East tensions01:43UP NEXTStudents who found Idaho University murders speak out for first time02:52MTV’s Ananda Lewis warning to women after losing battle with breast cancer03:55Smoking makes a comeback in pop culture, doctors warn03:21Man saves 6-year-old drowning in Florida pool02:04Harvey Weinstein accuser speaks out after partial verdict03:08High school student describes his experience being detained by…
The man suspected of fatally shooting Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and wounding another state legislator and his wife had “stalked his victims like prey” before opening fire at their homes, elaborately disguised as a law enforcement officer, prosecutors said Monday.Vance Boelter, 57, was allegedly wearing a “hyper realistic” silicone face mask, a tactical vest and body armor when he arrived at the Champlin home of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, early Saturday, according to Joseph Thompson, acting U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota. Video shows a man matching the…
CNN — Chefs and restaurants were honored on Monday night with James Beard Awards, one of the US culinary community’s highest accolades. Bûcheron, a French American restaurant in Minneapolis, was named best new restaurant during the awards ceremony, which was held at the Lyric Opera in Chicago. The outstanding chef award went to Jungsik Yim, whose New York City restaurant Jungsik also holds three Michelin stars for Yim’s “New Korean” cuisine. Another top honor, for outstanding restaurant, was awarded to Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, Colorado. The cuisine focuses on the flavors of the northeastern Italian region of Friuli-Venezia…
The U.S. State Department has reissued its travel guidance for the Dominican Republic, with officials continuing to advise American travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime. The advisory, issued following a periodic review on June 12, classifies the Dominican Republic as a Level 2 destination on the government’s four-tier safety scale, with only minor changes made to the advisory released last June. This level is the most common and simply urges visitors to stay alert and take additional safety measures while abroad. Other frequented destinations, such as Italy, Germany and Jamaica, also carry a Level 2 official warning. The Caribbean…
India has been one of the top recipients of remittances in the world for more than a decade. Inward remittances jumped from $55.6 billion in 2010-11 to $118.7 billion in 2023-24, according to data from the country’s central bank. The bank projects that figure will reach $160 billion in 2029. This means there is an increasing market for digitalized banking experiences for non-resident Indians (NRIs), ranging from remittances to investing in different assets back home. Aspora (formerly Vance) is trying to build a verticalized financial experience for the Indian diaspora by keeping convenience at the center. While a lot of…